Employment and disability

Having an employment is an essential determinant of an individual’s level of independence and sense of self-worth. Earning a living through sufficiently paid work secures one’s own existence in an employment-centred society and enables people to lead independent lives. Aside from the financial bene...

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Autori principali: Wegscheider, Angela, Guével, Marie-Renée
Natura: Article ou chapitre numérique
Lingua:Anglais
Pubblicazione: Alter 2024
Accesso online:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Riassunto:Having an employment is an essential determinant of an individual’s level of independence and sense of self-worth. Earning a living through sufficiently paid work secures one’s own existence in an employment-centred society and enables people to lead independent lives. Aside from the financial benefits, employment is associated with psychological benefits such as an increased sense of belonging, reduced anxiety, and higher mental wellbeing (Jahoda, 1982). On the contrary, being unemployed in...